Press Releases
- SBA Approving Less than 1 in 4 New York Business Applications for Sandy Assistance
May 20 2013 2:17 PM ET
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is approving fewer than 25 percent of loan applications for New York's small businesses, leaving many without the resources they need to rebuild. More than six months after the storm, applicants are also facing significant delays related to loan processing, while those that have been approved are unable to fully draw on the funding they have been promised. These findings are contained in a
- Invesco Announces Shareholder Meeting Adjournments for Certain Proposed Fund Reorganizations
May 20 2013 2:17 PM ET
HOUSTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco announced today that the shareholder meetings for the proposed reorganizations involving Invesco Constellation Fund, Invesco High Yield Securities Fund and Invesco Leaders Fund have been adjourned until July 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. CT at 11 Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX in order to solicit further votes.
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- PRRAC Applauds Brookings Research On Suburban Poverty, Urges Expanded Housing Opportunities For Suburban And Urban Poor
May 20 2013 2:16 PM ET
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRRAC) applauds the new book released today by the Brookings Institution. Confronting Suburban Poverty in America details how family poverty has spread beyond traditional urban boundaries and calls for public policies to address these new realities.
- Iconic comedian Eric Idle delivers 2013 Whitman College Commencement Address, performs 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life'
May 20 2013 2:16 PM ET
WALLA WALLA, Wash., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- What's a sure-fire way to keep your audience awake (and laughing) during a two-hour Commencement ceremony? Why, invite Eric Idle to be the Commencement Speaker, of course!
- The Connell Group Hires Phillip Barone from Pinnacle Foods, Opens Montvale, NJ Office
May 20 2013 2:14 PM ET
MONTVALE, N.J., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Connell Group, a growth-stage market research consultancy dedicated to bridging the gap between insights and brand strategy, announced that Phillip Barone has joined the organization as Vice President for Strategic Insights and Consulting in an effort to meet increasing client demand.
- Western Slope Auto shows range with Ford Fiesta and Toyota Tundra
May 20 2013 2:14 PM ET
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Western Slope Auto is one of western Colorado's leaders in the automotive industry. They carry a full line of products from Ford Motor Company, the reintroduced Lincoln Motor Company and Toyota. Western Slope has a variety of options that can meet all of your needs, whether someone is looking for a car that gets superior fuel-economy or a pickup truck to help them get the job done on time.
- Urban Commons Purchases the Radisson Plaza San Jose
May 20 2013 2:14 PM ET
LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Urban Commons, LLC, together with Brighton Management, announces today the purchase of the Radisson Plaza in San Jose, beginning the commencement of the new Four Points by Sheraton® San Jose. The property is a full service, 5-story, 196 room hotel situated on 2.75 acres of land, located just one mile east of the Norman Y.
- Commercial Real Estate Market Recovery Leads to Uncertain Outlook Among Industry Leaders
May 20 2013 2:11 PM ET
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The outlook for commercial real estate markets among industry leaders is modestly optimistic as economic fundamentals show slow yet steady improvement. At the same time, public policy uncertainties in Washington and concerns over a potential rise in interest rates cloud the future, according to The Real Estate's Roundtable's Q2 2013 Sentiment Survey.
- Keystone Med-Flight LLC announces new Vice President of Operations
May 20 2013 2:10 PM ET
MORGANTOWN, Pa., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Keystone Med-Flight LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawke Aerospace, today announced it has appointed Christopher Bassett as the company's new Vice President of Operations.
- Pepsi® and Mountain Dew® Kick off an "Iconic Summer" with Prizes and Exclusive fan experiences
May 20 2013 2:10 PM ET
PURCHASE, N.Y., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With summertime just around the corner, Pepsi® and Mountain Dew® are excited to announce "Iconic Summer," giving fans the chance to win a wide variety of incredible prizes and experiences. For decades, Pepsi and Mountain Dew have celebrated cultural icons, larger-than-life personalities and hosted some of the most memorable pop culture experiences —but never before have they brought together so many iconic prizes and experience, in the same place, at the same time. Get ready for the biggest event of the summer: this is the Iconic Summer!
- Pacific Shore Holdings Retains Investor Relations Firm
May 20 2013 2:09 PM ET
CHATSWORTH, Calif., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (PSHR) Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc. a consumer products company providing naturally based products across a broad range of product categories lines, today reports that the company has retained investor relations firm, BlueWater Advisory Group, to provide strategic counsel and guidance during the return to trading process, and to direct the company's outreach and investor awareness program post trading initiation.
- Irish Politics And German Filmmaking: Crystal's New Boutique Access In Northern Europe
May 20 2013 2:08 PM ET
LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Cruises is expanding its uber-exclusive collection of intimate "Boutique Adventures" during summer Northern Europe cruises with two new experiences in Belfast and Berlin. The shoreside outings – none of which are available on any other cruise line – offer intimate access to Northern Ireland's political leadership and Germany's Soho -- Soho House, that is, along with visits to film locations around the city. The excursions—which are limited to 15 guests max—will be
- PennDOT, Police Partnering for National Seat-Belt Enforcement
May 20 2013 2:07 PM ET
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT will partner with more than 600 law enforcement agencies and the Pennsylvania State Police to participate in a national "Click It or Ticket" seat-belt enforcement effort from today, May 20, through June 9.
The effort will focus largely on nighttime enforcement, using traffic safety checkpoints and roving patrols. Police will also use Traffic Enforcement Zones, which combine roving patrol and checkpoint tactics on roadways with high numbers of unbuckled crashes.
- Hesser Toyota Serves the Beloit Area with the Leading New Toyota Vehicles
May 20 2013 2:06 PM ET
BELOIT, Wis., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Drivers searching for the best new Toyota in Beloit WI are turning to the leading Toyota dealer in the Janesville area, Hesser Toyota. The dealership has been serving the Beloit area with some of the most unique and trusted vehicles on the market for years.
- Falcon 2000S, 900LX, 7X to Highlight Dassault's EBACE Display as Company Marks 50th Anniversary
May 20 2013 2:01 PM ET
GENEVA, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Dassault Falcon will present a full lineup of long-range large-cabin executive jets at this year's European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, May 21-23.
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(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130520/613982 ) - MacLarry And The Stinky Cheese Battle Slated To Hit General And Christian Markets In Late July
May 20 2013 2:00 PM ET
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Idea Entertainment, a leading studio and producer of children's and family programming, characters and brands, today announced the launch of their newest DVD title, VeggieTales®: MacLarry and the Stinky Cheese Battle, slated to hit Christian and general market retail stores on July 27, 2013 and July 30, 2013, respectively.
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Celebrates Two Firefighters For Outstanding Heroism And Community Service With National Firemark Award
May 20 2013 2:00 PM ET
BOSTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Mutual Insurance, one of the nation's leading home and auto insurers, is today celebrating America's firefighters by announcing the recipients of its National Firemark Award. Lieutenant Michael Cosgrove of Selden, N.Y., is this year's honoree of the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award for Heroism and Fire Fighter Michael McLeieer of Merrimac, Mass., has earned the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award for Community Service and Public Education.
- New Xulon Title Shows God's Power through Ordinary People
May 20 2013 2:00 PM ET
MAITLAND, Fla., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Steve Barckholtz's new book, THE Hero of Faithfulness: God's Attributes on Display in Hebrews 11 ($15.99, paperback, 978-1-62509-883-2; $7.49, e-book, 978-1-62509-884-9) approaches Hebrews 11 from a new perspective.
- FPL urges customers to make storm season preparations now
May 20 2013 2:00 PM ET
JUNO BEACH, Fla., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company urges customers to finalize their storm plans and be ready for the June 1 start of Hurricane Season, which is just days away. Superstorm Sandy in the Northeast last year showed that it just takes one storm to cause significant damage and widespread power outages.
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- Opinionated About Dining Reveals Top 25 U.S. Restaurants By Region And Cuisine
May 20 2013 2:00 PM ET
NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The results are in – Steve Plotnicki and Opinionated About Dining have unveiled the Top 25 U.S. Restaurants by Cuisine. Following the announcement of the Top 100 U.S. Restaurants in March, Opinionated About Dining further refined the more than 100,000 reviews, compiled by over 3,800 people, to reveal the country's best dining by type of food in the following regions and categories:
